N.Y. General Business Law 696-D – Violations
§ 696-d. Violations. It shall be deemed a violation of this article for a dealer:
Terms Used In N.Y. General Business Law 696-D
- Dealer: means any person selling or agreeing to sell primarily equipment under an agreement with a supplier. See N.Y. General Business Law 696-A
- Equipment: means vehicles and machinery and the accessories and parts thereto which are designed to be used for farm and agricultural purposes, lawn, garden, golf course, landscaping or grounds and maintenance/utility activities, provided however that self-propelled vehicles primarily for the transportation of persons or property on a street or highway are specifically excluded. See N.Y. General Business Law 696-A
- Supplier: means the manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor of the equipment to be sold by the dealer. See N.Y. General Business Law 696-A
1. To require a retail purchaser of new equipment, as a condition of sale and delivery thereof, also to purchase special features, appliances, parts, or accessories not desired or requested by the purchaser. However, this prohibition shall not apply to special features, appliances, parts or accessories which are already installed when the equipment is received by the dealer from the supplier thereof.
2. To represent and sell as new and unused any equipment which has been used and operated for demonstration or other purposes without stating to the purchaser prior to the sale the approximate amount of use the equipment has experienced or undergone.
3. To use any false or misleading advertisement in connection with such dealer's business.